Trust is one of the most important elements in building any online community, particularly in the ‘share’ economy as possessions, homes, resources, and skills are traded, rented, and sold.

This panel explores different strategies and approaches to building a responsible and secure community marketplace. Experts from within the industry will share successes and failures, risks and rewards of community marketplaces.

We will discuss features to integrate into your platform to develop trust and safety within your community marketplace, as well as when and how to incorporate social media to strengthen community ties. The panel will also present different approaches to user disputes and complaints, insurance policies and liability, and customer service.

Sync licensing is a primary revenue stream for many artists. With the advent of new business models and technologies, artists can continue to generate revenue opportunities beyond just the original placement. During this panel we’ll examine the latest developments in synchronization licensing strategy and monetization. Panelists will delve into the details of content ID, micro syncs and multi channel networks, while focusing on the best ways to monetize content on YouTube and other online platforms. We will discuss innovative approaches to brand partnerships and strategic syncs as well as outline major deal terms, negotiation tactics, and potential red flags.

Def Jam promoted Rodney Shealey to EVP of Urban Promotion from his previous position of SVP of Promotion at Island Def Jam Music GRoup.

Some changes at Clear Channel: Maynard Cohen was named SVP of Programming; Brian Lakamp was promoted to President of Technology and Digital Ventures; Liz Sarachek Blacker was hired as EVP of of Hispanic Strategy and Sales; and Mike Scott has been promoted to Regional Market Manager of Mobile/Pensacola, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Biloxi and Laurel/Hattiesburg.

Music Sales has brought on Bree Winwood as its new Head of Synchronization and Annie Roseberry as an A&R consultant.

Proper Music Distribution made a number of promotions: Carol Zuma has been promoted to Head of Finance, Erica Day to Head of Inventory and Logistics, Esther Tewkesbury to Head of Product and Marketing, and Gray Warner to Label Manager.

Music Managers Forum Chair Brian Message has stepped down after four years, with Diane Wagg and Stephen Budd replacing him as Co-Chairs.

The Agency Group is opening a Miami office, focusing on the Latin and Hispanic market. Jeremy Norkin, the new Director of Latin Operations, will oversee the office.

Kobalt Label Services named Tom Smith VP of Sales and Marketing.

INgrooves named Jesse Flores its Senior Director of Product Management.

Warner Music Group promoted Tim Fraser-Harding to President of Global Catalog, Recorded Music and Mark Pinkus to President of US Catalogue and Rhino Entertainment, replacing Kevin Gore who is leaving the company.

Michael Cerda is leaving his position as SVP of Product and Technology at VEVO.

Beatport‘s CEO,Matthew Adell, is stepping down.

Traci Adams is now Senior VP of Promotion at Epic Records.

Andrew Gould has been promoted from VP to SVP of Creative at BMG Chrysalis.

Global Radio named Ian Hanson as COO.

The Hollywood Reporter has added Jon Frosch and Bryan Bishop to its senior editorial team.

Downtown Records added three members to its synch licensing team - Jennifer Pearce, will be based out of Downtown’s NYC office, and Céleigh Chapman and Tarik Bradford will work from Downtown Records’ newly opened LA office.

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